Key facts
- George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products Company, has died at 99.
- Johnson was a pioneer in the Black hair care industry.
- Johnson Products Company was the first Black-owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange.
George E. Johnson, the visionary founder of Johnson Products Company, has passed away at the age of 99. Johnson was a significant figure and trailblazer within the Black hair care industry, establishing a company that would go on to break barriers. A key achievement of Johnson Products Company under his leadership was becoming the first Black-owned business to be listed on the American Stock Exchange. This milestone underscored Johnson's entrepreneurial success and his impact on corporate America. His passing marks the end of an era for a man who not only built a successful business but also created opportunities and representation within his community.